BCE announces election of Directors

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BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) has announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where all proposed items of business were approved. Shareholders elected 13 Directors to the board with strong majority support, with approval ratings ranging from 95.89% to 98.10%. Louis P. Pagnutti received the highest shareholder approval at 98.10%, while Sheila A. Murray received the lowest at 95.89%. The voting results demonstrate robust shareholder confidence in BCE's board composition.

MONTRÉAL, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by BCE at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, including the election of the Directors by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy:

Nominee	Votes For	% For	Votes Against	% Against
Mirko Bibic	280,854,230	97.58 %	6,963,072	2.42 %
Robert P. Dexter	278,934,572	96.91 %	8,884,730	3.09 %
Katherine Lee	279,198,941	97.00 %	8,620,292	3.00 %
Monique F. Leroux	278,663,893	96.82 %	9,153,499	3.18 %
Sheila A. Murray	275,977,442	95.89 %	11,840,086	4.11 %
Gordon M. Nixon	278,153,764	96.64 %	9,661,517	3.36 %
Louis P. Pagnutti	282,361,115	98.10 %	5,456,586	1.90 %
Calin Rovinescu	280,002,483	97.28 %	7,816,572	2.72 %
Karen Sheriff	280,208,791	97.36 %	7,609,333	2.64 %
Jennifer Tory	280,579,412	97.48 %	7,239,613	2.52 %
Louis Vachon	280,736,578	97.54 %	7,077,701	2.46 %
Johan Wibergh	281,936,122	97.96 %	5,882,873	2.04 %
Cornell Wright	279,100,995	96.97 %	8,715,003	3.03 %

Please visit BCE.ca for complete Director biographies. Information regarding all matters subject to a vote during BCE's Annual Meeting is available on sedarplus.ca.  

About BCE

BCE is Canada's largest communications company¹, providing advanced Bell broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

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	1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.

Media inquiries:

Ellen Murphy
media@bell.ca 

Investor inquiries:

Richard Bengian
richard.bengian@bell.ca

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FAQ

Who are the newly elected Directors of BCE (TSX: BCE) in 2025?

BCE's elected Directors include Mirko Bibic, Robert P. Dexter, Katherine Lee, Monique F. Leroux, Sheila A. Murray, Gordon M. Nixon, Louis P. Pagnutti, Calin Rovinescu, Karen Sheriff, Jennifer Tory, Louis Vachon, Johan Wibergh, and Cornell Wright.

What was the highest approval rating received by a BCE Director in the 2025 election?

Louis P. Pagnutti received the highest approval rating at 98.10% of votes in favor.

How many Directors were elected to BCE's board in May 2025?

13 Directors were elected to BCE's board during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

What was the range of approval ratings for BCE Directors in the 2025 election?

The approval ratings ranged from 95.89% (Sheila A. Murray) to 98.10% (Louis P. Pagnutti).